Longer runway could help Wellington land more big concertsFAIRFAX NZ Concert-goers fill up Wellington's Westpac Stadium to watch Bon Jovi in 2010. Wellington could land a lot more big concerts at Westpac Stadium if it presses ahead with plans to extend the airport's runway. Before AC/DC and Elton John played Wellington this past summer, Westpac Stadium had not hosted a big concert in four years. MAARTEN HOLL/FAIRFAX NZ Concert Promotor Phil Sprey says a longer airport runway could clear the way for two or three more big concerts in Wellington each year. MAARTEN HOLL/ FAIRFAX NZ AC/DC rock Wellington's Westpac Stadium in 2015.

Source: Stuff July 01, 2016 07:20 UTC